After 600 days of denied contact, Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova was allowed to see her father in prison. The photo shared on social media shows her smiling, reminiscent of her role in the 2020 protests against Alexander Lukashenko's regime. Despite recent pardons for some prisoners, concerns remain about Maria's health and the authenticity of Lukashenko's gestures. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya expressed joy at the reunion but emphasized the need for continued pressure for the release of all political prisoners. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)